Our Favorite Places!
Food scene
Unique, made-in-house pub food, Colorado craft beer on tap, and signature drinks all in a comfortable, industrial bar atmosphere, complete with a food truck as the kitchen, tv's for watching the big game, and garage doors to let in that sunshine on those sunny in Gunny days.
8 locals recommend
The Dive Gunnison
213 W Tomichi AveUnique, made-in-house pub food, Colorado craft beer on tap, and signature drinks all in a comfortable, industrial bar atmosphere, complete with a food truck as the kitchen, tv's for watching the big game, and garage doors to let in that sunshine on those sunny in Gunny days.
voted Gunnison’s best coffee every year since 2003. Stop in or drive through and try our their coffee or bakery items. Mochas also has gluten-free bakery options.
8 locals recommend
Mochas Coffeehouse & Bakery
710 N Main Stvoted Gunnison’s best coffee every year since 2003. Stop in or drive through and try our their coffee or bakery items. Mochas also has gluten-free bakery options.
Bikes, Coffee, Cocktails & Community. You might go there to get your bike meticulous maintained but you stay for the coffee... and COCKTAILS at Happy Hour.
Double Shot Cyclery
222 N Main StBikes, Coffee, Cocktails & Community. You might go there to get your bike meticulous maintained but you stay for the coffee... and COCKTAILS at Happy Hour.
New York style thin crust pizza, calzones, & grinders! Grab a whole pie or by the slice. This is a family favorite and SUPER close by right off Tomichi.
Pie-Zan's
800 West Tomichi AvenueNew York style thin crust pizza, calzones, & grinders! Grab a whole pie or by the slice. This is a family favorite and SUPER close by right off Tomichi.
Ok... so you probably drove by this place and never gave it a second look. If you love burgers... trust us and go hop on over to this gas-station dive and try one of their delicious burgers. THE COOLEST GAS STATION, BAR, RESTAURANT EVER!
Powerstop
905 N Main StOk... so you probably drove by this place and never gave it a second look. If you love burgers... trust us and go hop on over to this gas-station dive and try one of their delicious burgers. THE COOLEST GAS STATION, BAR, RESTAURANT EVER!
Dine in or carry out, this BBQ will NOT disappoint. We love the Tatornator & the Stuckey Shaker. Continually voted #1 BBQ in Gunnison County!
5 B's BBQ
405 West Tomichi AvenueDine in or carry out, this BBQ will NOT disappoint. We love the Tatornator & the Stuckey Shaker. Continually voted #1 BBQ in Gunnison County!
Amazing Italian cuisine located on the beautiful Gunnison River. Just 5 minutes away you'll find all the Italian favorites you crave and a HUGE wine selection.
10 locals recommend
Garlic Mike's
2674 CO-135Amazing Italian cuisine located on the beautiful Gunnison River. Just 5 minutes away you'll find all the Italian favorites you crave and a HUGE wine selection.
Located in both Crested & Gunnison. They offer a wide range of cuisine like Greek, Mediterranean, Pita and much more. They have gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options and offer take out and catering in addition to our indoor and patio seating. The food is excellent and the vibe is great as well.
25 locals recommend
Pitas in Paradise
302 Elk AveLocated in both Crested & Gunnison. They offer a wide range of cuisine like Greek, Mediterranean, Pita and much more. They have gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options and offer take out and catering in addition to our indoor and patio seating. The food is excellent and the vibe is great as well.
If you're looking for an upscale, eclectic dining experience with unique cocktails and wine selection this is a great spot. Be sure to check out their Ramen menu on Wednesdays only.
12 locals recommend
Blackstock Bistro
122 W Tomichi AveIf you're looking for an upscale, eclectic dining experience with unique cocktails and wine selection this is a great spot. Be sure to check out their Ramen menu on Wednesdays only.
Trust us on this one... it's worth the drive. If you love some funky pizza choices, even funkier vibe and want to soak up the charm of downtown Crested Butte, head on up to the road to Secret Stash Pizza.
96 locals recommend
The Secret Stash
303 Elk AveTrust us on this one... it's worth the drive. If you love some funky pizza choices, even funkier vibe and want to soak up the charm of downtown Crested Butte, head on up to the road to Secret Stash Pizza.
If you want to feel like a local, stop by the W Cafe for a coffee and our favorite, the Huevos.
W Cafe
114 N Main StIf you want to feel like a local, stop by the W Cafe for a coffee and our favorite, the Huevos.
City/town information
Gunnison, Colorado is a town for adventurers...
Known locally as “Gunny”, Gunnison, lies thirty minutes south of Crested Butte in the heart of the Rockies. Although remote, it offers plenty of fun things to do. The surrounding area is filled with year round recreation.
It’s truly a unique destination for outdoor, culinary and art enthusiasts. Blue Mesa Reservoir is the largest body of water in Colorado, a perfect spot for world-class fishing and boating. The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is nearby, with scenic overlooks and diverse hiking trails.
Hartman Rocks is just outside of town has 45 miles of single track trail, 45 miles of roads, 50 designated dispersed campsites, and countless climbing crags. Single track trails are perfect for mountain biking, dirt biking, hiking, and trail running. Roads are often traveled by 4x4 trucks, ROVs and ATVs. In the winter months 16 miles of roads are groomed as cross country ski trails for classic and skate skiing; and some single track trails are groomed as winter single track for fat biking.
23 locals recommend
Gunnison
Gunnison, Colorado is a town for adventurers...
Known locally as “Gunny”, Gunnison, lies thirty minutes south of Crested Butte in the heart of the Rockies. Although remote, it offers plenty of fun things to do. The surrounding area is filled with year round recreation.
It’s truly a unique destination for outdoor, culinary and art enthusiasts. Blue Mesa Reservoir is the largest body of water in Colorado, a perfect spot for world-class fishing and boating. The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is nearby, with scenic overlooks and diverse hiking trails.
Hartman Rocks is just outside of town has 45 miles of single track trail, 45 miles of roads, 50 designated dispersed campsites, and countless climbing crags. Single track trails are perfect for mountain biking, dirt biking, hiking, and trail running. Roads are often traveled by 4x4 trucks, ROVs and ATVs. In the winter months 16 miles of roads are groomed as cross country ski trails for classic and skate skiing; and some single track trails are groomed as winter single track for fat biking.
Love mountain biking? Just north, in Crested Butte, is several famous trails with magnificent views. The scenery is different in CB, much more plush and green than in Gunnison which is more high altitude desert. Check out the 401 or Doctor's Park.
Obviously Crested Butte Resort is the place to ski, just 30-35 minute drive away. This resort is on the Epic Pass. Parking is simple and easy with close access to village and lift. The terrain is great for all level of skiers and amazing views at the top.
If snowshoeing or cross country skiing is your thing, be sure to check out the Crested Butte or Gunnison Nordic Center. There is equipment rentals available as well as lessons.
If speed is your thing, check out snowmobile options in the area.
46 locals recommend
Crested Butte
Love mountain biking? Just north, in Crested Butte, is several famous trails with magnificent views. The scenery is different in CB, much more plush and green than in Gunnison which is more high altitude desert. Check out the 401 or Doctor's Park.
Obviously Crested Butte Resort is the place to ski, just 30-35 minute drive away. This resort is on the Epic Pass. Parking is simple and easy with close access to village and lift. The terrain is great for all level of skiers and amazing views at the top.
If snowshoeing or cross country skiing is your thing, be sure to check out the Crested Butte or Gunnison Nordic Center. There is equipment rentals available as well as lessons.
If speed is your thing, check out snowmobile options in the area.
Adventure
Hartman Rocks which is just a 12min. drive or 30 min bike ride away. Miles of trails with both expert and beginner terrain. Home of the annual Gunnison Growler bike race.
12 locals recommend
Hartman Rocks
Hartman Rocks which is just a 12min. drive or 30 min bike ride away. Miles of trails with both expert and beginner terrain. Home of the annual Gunnison Growler bike race.
If a nice mellow day on the water is your thing the valley has you covered. Located just minutes from the largest body of water in Colorado, Blue Mesa Reservoir, and covered with numerous alpine lakes there are lots of great options for day trips.
37 locals recommend
Blue Mesa Reservoir
If a nice mellow day on the water is your thing the valley has you covered. Located just minutes from the largest body of water in Colorado, Blue Mesa Reservoir, and covered with numerous alpine lakes there are lots of great options for day trips.
If you like the water, you're in a great spot. Rafting, kayaking, SUP, & fishing options are at your fingertips. The most popular rafting trip is a half day trip along the Taylor River or the Gunnison River, with waters in the class II – class III range.
11 locals recommend
Gunnison River
If you like the water, you're in a great spot. Rafting, kayaking, SUP, & fishing options are at your fingertips. The most popular rafting trip is a half day trip along the Taylor River or the Gunnison River, with waters in the class II – class III range.
World-class single track right in town just east of the University. These are nice mellow trails for the whole family.
Signal Peak
World-class single track right in town just east of the University. These are nice mellow trails for the whole family.